| Course Description |
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| Course Name |
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General Bacteriology |
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| Course Code |
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KMB-501 |
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| Course Type |
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Optional |
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| Level of Course |
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Second Cycle |
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| Year of Study |
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1 |
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| Course Semester |
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Fall and Spring (16 Weeks) |
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| ECTS |
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5 |
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| Name of Lecturer(s) |
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Prof.Dr. FATİH KÖKSAL
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| Learning Outcomes of the Course |
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Describes bacteria.
Defines the microscopes and appropriate staining methods used in the diagnosis of microorganisms.
Distinguishes the differences between Gram (+) and Gram (-) bacteria.
Describes the genetic characteristics of bacteria.
Defines the terms of conditions for in vitro bacteria producing.
Evaluates culture.
Lists the phenotypic and genotypic tests for the diagnosis of bacteria.
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| Mode of Delivery |
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Face-to-Face |
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| Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites |
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None |
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| Recommended Optional Programme Components |
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None |
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| Aim(s) of Course |
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To acquire the knowledge about the bacterial cell structure, genetics, physiology, reproduction and production features. |
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| Course Contents |
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Necessary information about the bacterial structure, evolution, physiology, ecology, genetics, reproduction capabilities, requirements, antigenic structures and methods used in the identification is taught. |
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| Language of Instruction |
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Turkish |
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| Work Place |
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C.U Faculty of Medicine Department of Medical Microbiology convention hall and laboratories.
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Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities |
| Week | Subject | Student's Preliminary Work | Learning Activities and Teaching Methods |
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1 |
Introduction to bacteriology and history |
Reading resources and lecture notes about the subject |
Verbal lecture, presentation |
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2 |
Classification of bacteria |
Reading resources and lecture notes about the subject |
Verbal lecture, presentation |
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3 |
Microscopes |
Reading resources and lecture notes about the subject |
Verbal lecture,
presentation |
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4 |
Staining methods |
Reading resources and lecture notes about the subject |
Verbal lecture, presentation, discussion |
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5 |
Gram positive and negative bacterial wall |
Reading resources and lecture notes about the subject |
Verbal lecture, presentation, discussion |
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6 |
Intracellular elements of Gram positive bacteria,
Gram-negative bacteria cell structure |
Reading resources and lecture notes about the subject |
Verbal lecture, presentation, |
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7 |
Bacterial genetics,
Bacterial DNA / RNA structure |
Reading resources and lecture notes about the subject |
Verbal lecture, presentation, discussion |
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8 |
Midterm exam |
Exam preparation |
Written Exam |
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9 |
Bacterial genetics and mobile elements |
Reading resources and lecture notes about the subject |
Verbal lecture, presentation |
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10 |
Reproductive phases - Passage methods |
Reading resources and lecture notes about the subject |
Verbal lecture, presentation |
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11 |
In vitro reproduction / production conditions |
Reading resources and lecture notes about the subject |
Verbal lecture, presentation |
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12 |
Mediums and features |
Reading resources and lecture notes about the subject |
Verbal lecture, presentation, discussion |
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13 |
Evaluation of cultures and fenotypic identification |
Reading resources and lecture notes about the subject |
Verbal lecture, presentation, discussion |
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14 |
Phenotypic tests and genotyping |
Reading resources and lecture notes about the subject |
Verbal lecture, presentation |
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15 |
Flora and Host |
Reading resources and lecture notes about the subject |
Verbal lecture, presentation, discussion |
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16/17 |
Final Exam |
Exam preparation |
Written exam |
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| Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes |
| # | Key Learning Outcome | Contribution* |
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1 |
Identifies morphological and physiological characteristics of microorganisms |
5 |
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2 |
Identificates genomic structures of microorganisms |
5 |
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3 |
Explains microorganisms virulance factors and infection mechanisms. |
3 |
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4 |
Defines the mechanisms of immune response and defense against microorganisms |
3 |
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5 |
Lists the antimicrobial agents. |
0 |
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6 |
Defines the mechanisms of resistance development against antimicrobial agents. |
0 |
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7 |
Lists the microscopy, culture, serological and molecular diagnostic principles used in the laboratory diagnosis of infectious microorganisms. |
4 |
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8 |
Lists microbiological tests for identification of microorganisms |
5 |
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9 |
Implements and applies the methods used in the period from receipt of the clinical specimens up to identification of the causative agent . |
5 |
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10 |
Prepares a suitable media, applicates the staining methods, biochemical tests and molecular diagnostic methods to identify microorganisms from clinical samples. |
5 |
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11 |
Applies the biochemical tests and basic microbiological staining methods which are necessary for microbiological identification . |
5 |
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12 |
Determines the microorganisms by using basic molecular diagnostic techniques. |
3 |
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13 |
Works individually or as a team member related to the field. |
5 |
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14 |
Carries out the missions given within the scope of research projects. |
0 |
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15 |
Develops a positive attitude and behaviour towards lifelong learning. |
0 |
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16 |
Evaluates own knowledge and new-learned knowledge in a critical view after graduating. |
0 |
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17 |
Communicates effectively. |
0 |
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18 |
Transfers their own ideas and developments in the field, and offers solutions visually and verbally supporting with qualitative and quantitative data. |
0 |
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19 |
Applies ethical principles during study, evaluation and result sharing. |
0 |
| * Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum). |
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